OpenAI adds watermarking to ChatGPT outputs for European Union users
OpenAI will enable watermarking on ChatGPT responses by default starting this week for users located in the European Union.
Watermarking applies only to EU region
The company states that this feature is not active for users outside the European Union. Reports indicate the system will mark text generated by the model automatically. This change affects how content appears on screens within the specified geographic area.
Reliability of the new marks
Analysts note that current watermarking solutions are not especially reliable in practice. Experts warn it is easy for users to circumvent these digital markers. The technology aims to identify AI text but lacks perfect accuracy according to independent reviews.
Potential for user workarounds
Security researchers suggest that determined individuals can remove the marks with simple tools. OpenAI has not announced plans to fix these vulnerabilities in the immediate future. The rollout represents a shift in how the platform handles regional compliance requirements.
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